Emptying fuel tank if more than 3/4 full, CBTA, CBUA — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013); platform code 521

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• A mark (arrow) at distance (a) = 1500 mm from end of extraction hose.
• Push extraction hose into fuel tank until marking on hose (arrow) coincides with shaft end.
• Push extraction hose of extraction unit into fuel tank until previously attached marking (arrow) on hose coincides with filler neck (2).
• When no more fuel is extracted, the tank is emptied just enough for the sender flange to be opened without danger.Draining fuel tank completely

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Secure earth wire of fuel extractor to a bare metal part of the body.To extract E 85 fuel, use only fuel extractorVAS 5190 A! — Observe safety precautions .
2. Observe rules for cleanliness .
3. Remove cone piece (2) from shaft (1) of fuel extractorVAS 5190.
4. A mark (arrow) at distance (a) = 1500 mm from end of extraction hose.
5. Use insulating tape for this.

6. Open tank flap.
7. Remove cap (arrow) from fuel filler neck.
8. Screw shaft (1) of fuel extractorVAS 5190 onto fuel tank filler neck.
9. Push extraction hose into fuel tank until marking on hose (arrow) coincides with shaft end.
10. Push extraction hose of extraction unit into fuel tank until previously attached marking (arrow) on hose coincides with filler neck (2).
11. Drain fuel tank via filler neck as far as possible. [Note: There is a flap (1) on the lower end of the fuel filler neck in the fuel tank which must not be damaged by the extraction hose. Therefore push hose into filler neck only as far as marking (arrow).If the extraction hose catches on the non-return valve when being extracted, do not apply force to pull the extraction hose out.In this case, remove the fuel delivery unit and open the non-return valve manually. Ensure that your arm does not come into contact with fuel.]
12. Pull extraction hose out carefully. [Note: When no more fuel is extracted, the tank is emptied just enough for the sender flange to be opened without danger.Draining fuel tank completely]

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